399213 POWER GENERATION PLANT OPERATOR
Operates boilers, turbogenerators and associated plant to generate electrical power. Registration or licensing is required.
Skill Level: 3
Specialisations:
Hydro-electric Station Operator
Power Generation Turbine Room Operator
Indicative Skill Level:
Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.
In Australia: AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)
In New Zealand: NZ Register Level 4 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)
At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.
Registration or licensing may be required.
Tasks Include:
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Controlling equipment performing continuous and batch processes to process chemicals and natural gas, manufacture refined petroleum products, and blend petroleum base stocks to produce commercial fuels, lubricating oils and asphalt
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Controlling the preparation, measuring and feeding of raw material and processing agents such as catalysts and filtering media into plant
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Patrolling and inspecting equipment to ensure proper operation and setting operating controls on equipment
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Analysing samples and readings and recording test data
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Controlling records of production, quantities transferred and details of blending and pumping operations
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Checking equipment for malfunctions and arranging maintenance
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Operating power generation plant controls to produce required load
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Monitoring operation of power generation plant and interpreting instrument readings
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Authorising procedures to isolate high-voltage and low-voltage electrical apparatus and plant
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Writing reports and maintaining records on equipment performance, instrument readings and switching operations
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Carrying out routine operating tests